Responding to Christ - Matthew 11-20-30-Sermon Notes--1- --------------------- - vv20-24-2- --------------------- - vv25-27-3- --------------------- - vv28-30-Digging Deeper---How are you responding to the truth about Jesus---What does this passage teach about coming judgment---Why are you a Christian- How did that come about---What burdens does Jesus take away from us- How---What does it mean to be yoked with Christ--Other Passages to Consider- -Isa 1-18- 55-1-7- Rom 1-18-25- 1 Cor 1-26-31- 2 Cor 4-3-6- Eph 1-3-7- 2-4-10- Col 1-19-23- Rev 20-11-15.

God's Mercy - The Messenger- The Message and The Movement Jonah 3-1-10-Sermon Notes--Who is worthy of God's Mercy--Who is willing to be obedient to bring the message--What will you do with the Messenger--How will you respond to the Message--Believer-Unbeliever

Believing God's Word Despite Unmet Expectations - Matthew 11-1-19-Sermon Notes--1- -------------------- is the promised King - vv1-15-a. By responding to the doubts of John - vv1-6-b. By highlighting the ministry of John - vv7-15-2- -------------------- is the promised King - vv16-19-Digging Deeper---Why did John begin to doubt that Jesus was the Messiah- What was John expecting the Messiah to do---How was John the Baptist's ministry unique- What does John's ministry say about Jesus---Are there ways God has not met your expectations- How should you respond- -Other Passages to Consider- -Isa 26-19- 29-18-19- 35-5-6- 61-1- Mal 3-1-4- 4-4-6- 1 Pet 1-3-12.

Unrivaled Devotion - Matthew 10-34-42-1- Jesus ------------- supreme loyalty.-2- Jesus ------------ supreme loyalty.--Why does following Jesus potentially bring division in family relationships---What would taking up a cross mean for Jesus's original hearers- What is Jesus calling us to do---Does Jesus have your ultimate devotion--Other Passages to Consider- -Micah 7-6- Matt 25-31-40- Mk 10-28-31- Lk 8-19-21- 2 Cor 5-14-15.

Not Ashamed - Matthew 10-26-33-Sermon Notes--Courage to testify to Christ - vv26-31-1- -2- -3- -Necessity to testify to Christ - vv32-33

Expect Persecution - Matthew 10-16-25-Digging Deeper---How did this world treat Jesus- Why---Why should Christians expect persecution- What is it about the Gospel that this world finds so offensive---How does God work through persecution for our good--Other Passages to Consider- -Mt 5-10-12, 43-45- 13-20-21- Jn 15-18-16-4- 16-33- Acts 4-13-31- 5-40-42- 9-4-5- Rom 8-35- 12-14- 2 Tim 3-12-13- 1 Pet 2-19-25- 4-7-19.

The Kingdom Advances - Matthew 9-35-10-15-Sermon Notes--1- The ----------- of the King - v35-2- The ----------- of the King - vv36-38-3- The ----------- of the King - vv1-15-Digging Deeper---What qualities of Christ do we see displayed in this passage---Were the Twelve disciples highly qualified to advance the Kingdom- What does that say about how God works---How were the apostles able to advance the Kingdom---Do you believe the fields around you are white for harvest- What is God calling you to do--Other Passages to Consider- Num 27-12-23- Ps 23- Ezek 34-1-16- Mic 5-4- Matt 28-18-20- 1 Cor 1-26-31- 2 Cor 5-16-21.

Jesus Saves - Matthew 9-18-34-Digging Deeper---Why was the Messiah predicted to heal the blind, deaf, mute, etc- How does these miracles point to the salvation He would bring---What can we learn about faith that leads to salvation from the ruler, the woman, and the blind men in this passage---In what ways does Jesus save us now- How will He deliver us in the future--Other Passages to Consider- -2 Sam 7-12-16- Isa 29-18- 35-5-6- Matt 11-5- Rom 8-23-25- Col 1-3-23.

The Shocking, yet Beautiful, Mission of Jesus - Matthew 9-9-13-Digging Deeper---What was shocking about the way Jesus was conducting His ministry---How was Jesus introducing a brand new reality- What changes was His life, death, and resurrection bringing---In what ways is the Gospel shocking to people now--Other Passages to Consider- -Isa 62-5- Hos 2-19-20- Heb 7-10.